TTLT Staff

Staff

Suzanne McDonald is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario in Political Science and French. While at Western Suzanne was elected to the University Senate. She followed her studies at Science Po in Paris, France. Upon her return to London, she married and started her career at John Labatt Limited. She continued her studies in general business at the Ivey School of Business. She left her position as Director of Public Affairs and became a publisher of a small local newspaper. McDonald has directed several capital campaigns including the Children's Museum, the Merrymount Children's Centre, the Brescia University College Foundation and most recently the Goodwill Industries campaign. Suzanne has served on several boards including the United Way of London and Middlesex, Fanshawe Pioneer Village, the Centre for Philanthropy, UWO Alumni Board, the Stratford Festival and recently completed her appointment to the Ontario Heritage Trust Board and the Western University Senate. For more than 10 years, Suzanne was a part time faculty member for Western University in their Continuing Studies Department teaching Not for Profit Management.

Daria joined TTLT in April 2014 as the Conservation Property Manager. Daria has been actively involved in conservation and land stewardship in Ontario since 2000 through her education, work and volunteer experience with environmental groups. She has been a volunteer with TTLT since 2008 as a member and Chair of the Property Management Committee and a Director on the Board. Daria received her BSc and MSc from Queen's University and her PhD from Western University and has a strong background in ecology, population genetics and habitat fragmentation. Daria is also an Assistant Professor at Western University and teaches part-time in the Department of Biology. She previously worked with Carolinian Canada Coalition as an Ecosystem Recovery Specialist focusing on conservation planning in southwestern Ontario. Daria enjoys spending time in nature, restoring habitats, and sharing her enthusiasm for local biodiversity through educational programs.

Rebecca joined TTLT in May 2016 as the Stewardship Coordinator. She has worked in the environmental non-profit sector for the past 5 years and has a background in land stewardship, environmental outreach, and partnerships development. She has worked and volunteered on a range of stewardship projects in Ontario and enjoys working out in the field. Rebecca is a nature enthusiast and loves the outdoors. She grew up in Yorkshire, England and holds a Master’s degree in Forest Conservation from the University of Toronto.